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Putin: Ukraine Talks Frozen, Russia Open to External Input

President Putin stated that Ukraine negotiations are frozen but Russia remains open to positive external contributions.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin told journalists that the negotiation process on Ukraine is frozen to a certain extent at present. [1] Putin asserted that the Russian military did not touch any civilian vessels during recent operations. [2] Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow is ready to accept positive contributions from external parties to the negotiation process. [3] Vladimir Putin stated that the Russian army delivered targeted strikes hitting only vessels delivering weapons or ammunition to Ukraine. [4] According to an Atlantic Council report, between 300 and 550 Colombians have died in the war between Russia and Ukraine, making them the foreign contingent with the highest casualties in Ukrainian ranks. [5] Local authorities in Medellin expressed concern over flyers circulating in Comuna 13 and Comuna 7 that invite young people to join the Russian army to fight against Ukraine. [6] The Medellin Mayor's office has informed the Ministry of the Interior, Migracion Colombia, the Attorney General's Office, the International Red Cross, and the United Nations about the recruitment campaigns. [7] The Medellin Secretariat of Peace and Human Rights is investigating the veracity of the invitations and sensitizing youth about the risks of human trafficking networks. [8]
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  1. Russian President Vladimir Putin told journalists that the negotiation process on Ukraine is frozen to a certain extent at present. · TASS
  2. Putin asserted that the Russian military did not touch any civilian vessels during recent operations. · TASS
  3. Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow is ready to accept positive contributions from external parties to the negotiation process. · TASS
  4. Vladimir Putin stated that the Russian army delivered targeted strikes hitting only vessels delivering weapons or ammunition to Ukraine. · TASS
  5. According to an Atlantic Council report, between 300 and 550 Colombians have died in the war between Russia and Ukraine, making them the foreign contingent with the highest casualties in Ukrainian ranks. · El Colombiano
  6. Local authorities in Medellin expressed concern over flyers circulating in Comuna 13 and Comuna 7 that invite young people to join the Russian army to fight against Ukraine. · El Colombiano
  7. The Medellin Mayor's office has informed the Ministry of the Interior, Migracion Colombia, the Attorney General's Office, the International Red Cross, and the United Nations about the recruitment campaigns. · El Colombiano
  8. The Medellin Secretariat of Peace and Human Rights is investigating the veracity of the invitations and sensitizing youth about the risks of human trafficking networks. · El Colombiano
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